National Day diplomacy: King Charles sent a special message to President Tharman, praising the “enduring partnership” between the UK and Singapore and pointing to shared work on climate and sustainability. Community & reading culture: Popondetta Primary School marked National Book Week with student-written stories, poems, performances and classroom “library corners” stocked with books donated by pupils. Local lifestyle, mental health: A Singapore story on keycap keyrings shows how small, tactile fidgets can help people ground themselves and manage anxiety in everyday life. Money habits, heritage craft: A Jurong watch dealer traces his approach to wealth to a childhood lesson from a 60-cent kopi, linking patience and consistent growth to luxury watch trading. Wildlife rescue: ACRES rescued a Sunda slow loris near Tuas, the second such case this year, warning about the animal’s vulnerability to illegal wildlife trade. ASEAN cultural ties: ASEAN marked its 59th anniversary, with Qatar joining as a Sectoral Dialogue Partner, and Singapore-linked ASEAN Film Festival programming highlighting regional stories. Regional security & travel: Reports on flight disruptions and the Strait of Hormuz situation keep airlines and travellers on alert. Cross-border culture work: A Korean-English show interpreter in Singapore shares how live translation turns idol moments into emotional connection for fans.